Month: September 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Affinor Growers Inc. (“Affinor” or the “Company”) (CSE: AFI OTCQB: RSSFF), a sustainable vertical farming company has hired a Fraser Valley, BC nursery for commercial propagation of its first strawberry seedlings. Delivery of the Fragaria Ananassa “Delizzimo” strawberry seeds from the Netherlands (purchased under standard retail licensing) is scheduled for this Friday. Affinor expects seed propagation to begin immediately upon receipt of the seeds, followed by its first commercial strawberry harvest in late November. There is now a timeline for Affinor’s 15,000 square foot leased greenhouse in Abbotsford BC to begin producing vine ripened, soil grown strawberries ready for store shelves. The company is using external propagation experts for expedited planting and industry...

New York, NY, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIIG Capital Partners II, Inc. (“CIIG II”), a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today that it priced its upsized initial public offering of 25,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. While CIIG II may pursue an initial business combination target in any business or industry, it intends to focus its search on companies in technology, media, telecommunications and sustainability (“TMTS”) industries.  CIIG II is led by Executive Chairman, Peter Cuneo, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Michael Minnick, and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Cuneo.  CIIG II’s independent directors include David Flowers, Kristen O’Hara, Chris...

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WinVest Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: WINVU, the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) and trade under the ticker symbol “WINVU” beginning on September 15, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one right and one redeemable warrant. Each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-fifteenth (1/15) of one share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination and each redeemable warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one-half (1/2) of one share of common stock at $11.50 per whole share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the common stock, rights...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces the following resolutions adopted at the General Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meetings held today, with a quorum of 88.8% and 88.6%, respectively. GENERAL ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING RESOLUTIONS FIRST. APPROVAL to increase the maximum amount allocated for the repurchase of the Company’s shares or credit instruments that represent such shares by an additional Ps. 2,000,000,000.00 (TWO BILLION PESOS 00/100 M.N.) in addition to the Ps. 3,000,000,000.00 (THREE BILLION PESOS 00/100 M.N.) repurchase amount that was previously approved at the Annual General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting that took place on April 27, 2021. Such amount is to be exercised within...

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Idaho First Bank (the ‘Bank’) (OTCPINK: IDFB) announced the addition of Morgan Poyser to the Bank’s Boise corporate office as Information Technology (IT) Director. As IT Director, Morgan is responsible for leading the development and daily delivery of IT Infrastructure, Networking, Workstation Hardware and IT Security. Morgan’s hire is part of the Bank’s strategy to grow their IT department and create solutions to improve internal efficiencies. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the Idaho First Bank team, lead the IT department, and guide us to the next level,” stated Morgan Poyser, IT Director of Idaho First Bank. “This opportunity allows me to utilize my technology solutions expertise to create innovative tools and improved daily standards to serve both our team and our customers.” An...

GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or the “Company”) (TSX: HPS.A) announced today that Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Mr. Bill Hammond, has filed Form 45-102F1 and intends to sell up to 170,000 Class A Subordinate Voting Shares, directly and indirectly, controlled by him for diversification, estate planning and charitable giving purposes. Acumen Capital will facilitate the share sale. Following the sale, Mr. Hammond will, directly and indirectly, control 902,220 Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and 2,778,300 Class B Common Shares, representing approximately 59.7% of the voting rights of the Company. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking information about a control person’s intention to trade in the Company’s Class...

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG) has been awarded a $3.7M CAD after-market contract from the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide electronic assemblies to retrofit airborne radar systems on various US Armed Forces aircraft. The work will be performed at the FTG facilities in Chatsworth, California. “We are pleased to receive this significant award. We are committed to the DLA’s mission to support and extend the service life of military aircraft,” said Brad Bourne, FTG’s President and CEO. “We are excited about the direction of our after-market initiative providing the DLA various products including these high quality, high reliability complex electronic assemblies.” The award is a long-term after-market contract that enables multiple product draws, and ensures...

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Light Acquisition Group, Inc. (the “Company”), a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses or entities, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which includes 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and have started trading under the ticker symbol “FLAGU.” Each unit issued in the offering consists of one share of the Company’s Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant of the Company. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $11.50...